How far is Rancho Palos Verdes, CA from Placentia, CA?
The driving distance from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA to Placentia, CA is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Los Angeles County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rancho Palos Verdes and Placentia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Palos Verdes and Placentia.
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Start on Barkentine Road
90 m · 15 sec · Barkentine Road
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Turn right onto Palos Verdes Drive South
3.7 mi · 7 min · Palos Verdes Drive South
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Continue on West 25th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 25th Street
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Turn left onto South Western Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Western Avenue
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Gaffey Street
1000 ft · 24 sec · North Gaffey Street
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Continue on Harbor Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East
2288 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gardena Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Gardena Freeway
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Continue on Artesia Freeway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward State College Boulevard
1168 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto North State College Boulevard
975 ft · 22 sec · North State College Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Placentia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Placentia Avenue
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Turn right onto West Crowther Avenue
2360 ft · 52 sec · West Crowther Avenue
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Turn left onto South Melrose Street
1959 ft · 1 min · South Melrose Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Chapman Avenue
660 ft · 24 sec · West Chapman Avenue
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Turn left onto North Bradford Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · North Bradford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bradford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rancho Palos Verdes and Placentia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Artesia Freeway
Continue on Artesia Freeway
13.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Rancho Palos Verdes and Sunny near Placentia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rancho Palos Verdes to Placentia?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Compton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes and 21.2 miles from Placentia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rancho Palos Verdes and Sunny near Placentia.
Stop Ideas Near Compton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Palos Verdes and Placentia. Straight-line distance: 30.95 mi (49.81 km).
#1 Rancho Palos Verdes
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 40,855 |
| Coordinates | 33.7444600, -118.3870200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Placentia
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 51,519 |
| Coordinates | 33.8722400, -117.8703400 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Placentia (-117.87034, 33.87224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $10.03 | $20.07 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $12.62 | $25.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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